And now, Ned Rorem’s long , productive and, one hopes, happy life has ended.His music should be better known and performed more often. He was an American treasure.
Ars, thanks for the nice comment I got on my email! So that warrants more specifics on why I love Rorem's 3rd Symphony. Some of the music reminds me so much of the black and white dramatic TV series in the 50s that took place in New York. The ones where Paul Burke seemed to star mostly. Then there's a section that sounds very much like the "something's coming" music in West Side Story. Towards the end of the symphony the music is joyous like going on a carousel in Coney Island. The ending is so cute with a "cha-cha-cha" and not some somber or overly dramatic coda.
Alas. It is a matter of media promotion. Lenny was the darling of the media. He was all show biz. A promoter. I love Rorem's 3rd Symphony. And so, we got to thank Lenny for the recording! Indeed, his media impact made this recording popular. We sure need another Lenny to promote this music. This music says "big city drama" to me! The 2nd movement sure sounds like "Somethin's Coming" from West Side Story.
Thank you very much for uploading this symphony complete; it has become my favourite symphony from a U.S. composer! Wonderful to hear it in contemporary sound; Bournemouth seems to play it more luminously than in the other recordings which I have heard. Now if only I could buy a score ... many thanks again!
@@alexkije As an Australian from this side of the millennium, I can only imagine! I hear that the fourth movement was written expressly with the feeling of leaving Paris in mind, but (I may be stereotyping here) both the late/early quiet and the hustle and bustle of New York definitely seem to fit. In my mind though, this has always been a great "world" symphony!
Been listening to all 3 symphonies for over 50yrs and they never lose their magic.
As someone else commented, "Ned Stands Alone."
And now, Ned Rorem’s long , productive and, one hopes, happy life has ended.His music should be better known and performed more often. He was an American treasure.
Indeed!
Thanks James, I never knew this beauty
Ars, thanks for the nice comment I got on my email! So that warrants more specifics on why I love Rorem's 3rd Symphony. Some of the music reminds me so much of the black and white dramatic TV series in the 50s that took place in New York. The ones where Paul Burke seemed to star mostly. Then there's a section that sounds very much like the "something's coming" music in West Side Story. Towards the end of the symphony the music is joyous like going on a carousel in Coney Island. The ending is so cute with a "cha-cha-cha" and not some somber or overly dramatic coda.
RIP Ned Rorem
Thank you very much, I will upload a video in homage to Ned Rorem soon
Thanks for sharing this great symphony! This is a marvelous interpretation of this heartfelt bittersweet work. CHEERS! Nice B&W photo, too!
Really, a very fine work. I have not heard it before. So, lucky me today! Thanks much for the great post!
Thank you very much, I will upload a video in homage to Ned Rorem soon
This sure sounds like music to a crime movie made in NYC. Loneliness, excitement.
This IS NYC! It ties everything in the B&W photo together. Especially in the 1st movement.
It’s so strange that our great American. Composers are so seldom played.
Alas. It is a matter of media promotion. Lenny was the darling of the media. He was all show biz. A promoter. I love Rorem's 3rd Symphony. And so, we got to thank Lenny for the recording! Indeed, his media impact made this recording popular. We sure need another Lenny to promote this music. This music says "big city drama" to me! The 2nd movement sure sounds like "Somethin's Coming" from West Side Story.
Splendid stuff.
Thank you very much for uploading this symphony complete; it has become my favourite symphony from a U.S. composer! Wonderful to hear it in contemporary sound; Bournemouth seems to play it more luminously than in the other recordings which I have heard. Now if only I could buy a score ... many thanks again!
It is a luminous symphony and at times lyrical and spectacular, it has everything, for a reason Rorem is one of my favorite composers, gracias Stephen
An absolute pleasure @@arssonora882 , thank you! Hear hear, Rorem and this beautiful symphony are deserving of your wonderful advocacy.
Reminds me of a gritty NYC in the early 60s when I lived there. And also vibes of the 50s. So bittersweet!
@@alexkije As an Australian from this side of the millennium, I can only imagine! I hear that the fourth movement was written expressly with the feeling of leaving Paris in mind, but (I may be stereotyping here) both the late/early quiet and the hustle and bustle of New York definitely seem to fit. In my mind though, this has always been a great "world" symphony!
Wow this first movement is SO Hansonesque. 1959. Interesing.
You mean Howie Hanson, who ran Eastman? Doesn't sound at all like his gene.
This movement IS NYC! I was stationed at Fort Jay 1961-63.
0:03 is a good place to start.
9:22 beautiful
Not in the same class as William Shumans third or Copland for that matter
And that is a problem because? Calm down my friend, this is fine music
Personally think that this symphony is better than Copland's 3rd
Ned stands alone!
@@stephenmccarthy3072 Indeed!
@@stephenmccarthy3072 Yes. This has more character. Big city sounds.